Owning an asset is never a bad idea, especially if it's income producing.I would speak to a CPA about using cash from a WLI policy. 

Unless you suddenly become a stellar STR Host and property (requiring additional spending), why not sell and make some better financial decisions....

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Here are some trends that could play out, or further develop in 2025.Leasing & Tenant Experience AI-Powered Leasing: Chatbots and AI tools will streamline leasing processes, from answering tenant inquiries to scheduling tours.Virtual Tours & Digital Leasing: These will become even more standard, making it easier for tenants to rent remotely.TechnologySmart Property Management: IoT devices (smart locks, thermostats, etc.) will become more common, improving efficiency and tenant satisfaction.Property Management Software: Platforms will integrate more AI for predictive maintenance, rent collection, and financial reporting.SustainabilityGreen building practices and energy-efficient upgrades will be a major focus, driven by tenant demand and potential incentives.AI & AutomationAI will play a bigger role in tenant screening, rent pricing optimization, and even predicting market trends.Automation will handle repetitive tasks like maintenance requests and lease renewals, freeing up PMs for higher-level activities.I'm sure there are plenty more shifting trends that I haven't mentioned and that are sure to evolve over the next year. 

If things goes the way I anticipate, Austin will be probably my 3rd largest position in size but primary financial position. 

On other side of coin, doing AAA; A-class assets, A-class tenants, A-class area.....

Also talking with a financial advisor can give some insights. 

I would love to learn from and connect with those of you who partner with corporate hq folks (regardless of the "corporate" buyer) and offer them an inventory, or even one product/asset, for MTR/Corporate Housing.

The teacher was an actual financial educator but they repeated themselves a lot and were telling the students to go in and apply for credit cards DURING the course to purchase the next course for $15,000!

Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?